December 2011 Archives

Winston Churchill once said, "I'm just preparing my impromptu remarks." A bit of planning can help make the most of opportunities.   Before going out to a holiday event or party where alcohol will be served, plan a safe way home before you take that first drink. Designate a sober driver. Add the telephone number for a taxi service to the contacts list in your cell phone. Arrange a ride home with a friend or family member who will be there and be sober.   Wear a red ribbon when you go out to remind others of the danger of...

The Holiday Season is a time of decorations, lights, fireplaces, extra cooking, parties, celebration and activities that take us out of our daily habits and routines. With these activities and distractions may come increased risks of fire. To help keep the Holiday Season a time of joy and peace, here are a few fire safety tips:     1. Cooking is the leading cause of fire over the holidays. Food left on the stove or in the oven may be forgotten for any number of reasons. If you leave the kitchen, take a pot holder as a reminder. If...